Huawei nova Y74 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 (2026) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 63/100 vs 24/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6620).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 39 points (63/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y74
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 37
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 74
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova Y74 better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6620 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y74 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 39 points higher (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y74: The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y74 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 2688x1216
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6620 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 215 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y74
  • 6620 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y74
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (74/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (65/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y74 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y74 by 39 points (63/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y74 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y74 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y74 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (74/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y74 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Huawei nova Y74 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.